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Learn more about the awareness and advocacy days planned for February [Muscular Dystrophy Association]( [MDA Monthly Newsletter] A Month of Empowerment for Families Living with a Neuromuscular Disease [A Month of Empowerment for Families Living with a Neuromuscular Disease ] Join us in the month of February as we support and empower the entire neuromuscular disease community with kindness, awareness, and advocacy. Join us as we recognize: - [International Day of Women and Girls in Science]( (2/11) by acknowledging and celebrating the invaluable role that women and girls play in accelerating change and discovery in the professional realm of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). - Valentine’s Day (2/14) by listening to MDA National Ambassador, Amy Shinneman and others, discuss love, marriage, and living with neuromuscular disease on the [Quest Podcast](. - Caregivers for their tireless support and dedication on National Caregivers Day (2/18) and all year-round. Thank you for empowering children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. --------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Camp Volunteers Needed [Volunteer for Summer Camp]( Registration is open! Volunteer in-person or virtually at MDA Summer Camp and make an impact on children and young adults living with neuromuscular disease. [Apply Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Meet Our 2023 National Ambassador [2023 MDA National Ambassador]( Leah Zelaya, who lives with scapuloperoneal spinal muscular atrophy (SPSMA), will share her story, raise awareness, and represent MDA families. [Meet Leah]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Rare Disease Day is February 28th! [Rare Disease Day]( Raise awareness and generate change on Rare Disease Day by checking out these tips for navigating your journey to a rare disease diagnosis. [Review the Tips]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Our 2023 Advocacy Plan [2023 MDA Advocacy Plan]( From improving air travel to increasing access to genetic medicine, MDA’s legislative ‘to-do’ list is long. Check out what we’ll be working on this year! [Read the Plan]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Virtual Learning Webinar: Accessible Travel [Webinar on Accessible Travel]( Join us for a conversation about accessible travel featuring Michael Lewis, Director of Disability Policy at MDA, Mindy Henderson, Senior Director and Editor in Chief of Quest Media, and Lorraine Woodward, CEO of Becoming rentABLE. [Register Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Protect the one’s you love with a will [Will Planning]( This Valentine’s Day, express your love for the people and causes you care about by creating a will. Having a plan can help you protect your loved ones. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming MDA Events For all upcoming public events please visit [mda.org/events](. Support Us Monthly For just $19 a month, you can be a champion for kids and adults with neuromuscular diseases. Donate today to support research and programs for people living with neuromuscular disease. [Donate Monthly]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [MDA.org]( © 2023 Muscular Dystrophy Association. All rights reserved. 161 N. Clark, Suite 3550 Chicago, IL 60601 1-800-572-1717 [Unsubscribe]( | [State Fundraising Notices]( The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. [View Online]( | [Subscription Center]( | [Privacy Policy](